Embattled Brendan believes he can turn things around

UNDER-FIRE Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers insisted that a crushing 6-2 defeat away to Tottenham last night was a harsh reflection on his side.

The Foxes are yet to register a Premier League victory this season and are three points adrift at the foot of the table but Rodgers believes he can turn the tide as pressure mounts on his job.

‘I will always fight on,’ said the former Celtic and Liverpool boss. ‘But I understand the game and six straight losses isn’t good for anyone. But I thought we really dominated the game, especially in the first half, but once the first goal went in there was maybe a wee sense of deja-vu for the players but they kept fighting.

‘I always do believe we can overcome it. You didn’t see a team today that is short of confidence, that is always a good sign. Once we went 4-2 behind, it was difficult.

‘It felt totally different to Brighton (a 5-2 defeat). I thought we played really well today and created loads of chances.

‘The boys showed great bravery and courage today.

‘We kept bouncing back from our own mistakes. It was self-inflicted today, it was our own mistakes — two from corners and two mistakes.

‘I thought our two centre-halves were outstanding — I feel for the players, 6-2 feels really harsh.

‘It is individual mistakes at set-pieces. We continue to do every we can, we work on it every day.’

By contrast, Spurs boss Antonio Conte was thrilled with his team’s efforts as the north London club remained unbeaten in the league this season and climbed into second in the table.

He said: ‘I’m lucky, I have a really good group of players, that are really good people. We have to start thinking in a different way if we are going to make the next step.’